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Post by twan on Nov 14, 2008 21:44:22 GMT -8
Ernie walked through the woods getting closer to the break between the forest and the Berenson property. He had heard that Carson had gotten in trouble. Again. With Eva. Again. Not much surprise there. Carson and Eva always seemed to equal trouble of some kind. The reason Ernie had not used the front was because he thought Mr. Berenson had punished his son which meant he couldn't have friends over. He also didn't want to call knowing the chances Carson would be the one to pick up the phone where small. He thought the most likely place he would find him was doing chores around the barn or yard. His visit was a result of being absent that day and he needed any work he might have missed. He slowed down as he got to the edge of the forest.
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Post by jaealimi on Nov 14, 2008 23:29:44 GMT -8
Jae was visiting the Berensons again. She felt like they were family now. A human family. She was doing a few things in the Barn right now. She was helping with an injured eagle that needed some rehabilitation. She was helping it exercise its healing wing by doing exercises to keep its wing muscles strong. She had it on a tether long enough that it could fly up a few feet before having to land. She tossed it up and it fluttered up a few moments, then fluttered down. She caught it and smiled softly with her eyes as she stroked its feathers, then tossed it again.
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Post by twan on Nov 16, 2008 15:24:23 GMT -8
Ernie looked around from the edge of the forest. No one seemed to be out there. Maybe inside the barn he thought. He crept through the yard hiding behind anything he could find. He came up behind the barn. There were noises coming from inside. It could have been the animals or someone could have been in there. Impossible to tell without looking inside. He looked around the corner. The coast was clear. He inched towards the door looking out for Carson's parents. He didn't want to get in trouble too for trespassing. He turned the knob as slow as he could. He opened the door an inch. He looked and saw a purple-pinkish horse. What are they doing in there? he thought Experimenting on animals? He opened the door just enough for his head to fit. That's when he got a good look at the front of the horse. He gazed at it in astonishment. It looked human except for the extra eyes on stalks. He didn't breathe for a good ten seconds. He pulled his head out slowly and closed the door as quietly as he could. He knew there was a good chance that thing had seen him. He tried to run but couldn't. Instead he sat down hard. What kind of people were these? They were making these creatures. That had to be the explanation. Right?
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Post by jaealimi on Nov 16, 2008 18:09:31 GMT -8
Jae had indeed seen the human peeking through and turned as the door closed. She caught the eagle and placed it back on its perch, tethering it so it couldn't get away. She moved silently too the door and pulled it open, looking down at the human. She was silent a moment before speaking to him.
<Who are you?>
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Post by twan on Nov 16, 2008 20:10:32 GMT -8
It can't be real. It can't be real. It can't be real. It can't be real. he kept repeating over and over in his head Can it? He felt his heart racing. His hands felt clammy. Then the hairs on the back of his neck stood up and he got that feeling. The feeling that there was someone or something behind him. This was confirmed when he heard Who are you? Only he didn't hear it. It was inside his head. He turned his head slowly. He looked up at the creature's face and.. It doesn't have mouth he yelled in his head since his mouth didn't seem to work. He stared at it for a good minute. Holy crap what's with that tail he yelled in his head again. The only only audible thing that came out was a faint whine. He swallowed hard and got up. His knees shook a little. His legs felt like rubber and swayed but he didn't fall again. It must be smart. It talked. Right? Or am I just hearing things now too? he thought to himself. He stared into its eyes. It didn't seem to be threatening him. He swallowed hard again and took a deep breath. Which sounded a bit shakier than he wanted it to. "I" he cleared his throat "I.. I'm Ernie. Who a .. are you?"
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Post by jackieandillan on Nov 16, 2008 21:16:50 GMT -8
Jackie wasn't as uneasy around the Andalite as she'd once been; though she still wasn't really sure what or how much she should tell her about Illim. She helped out in the barn now just like Cassie had as a teen and had been doing some of her own chores when the man startled them. <At least now I never wonder what it was like for mom and dad...I'll be glad when I don't have to be suspicious of everyone all the time.> <It's good that you keep your guard up. But it's understandble that you would feel that way.> <Boy is he wigged. Although I think anyone would be...I was. I guess it's like, more people know about Andalites and stuff now but if they see them, it's in morph and they don't know they're one. I guess we can tell one thing though. If he was a controller, he'd be showing off his angry face right now. Of course, one of us might now but in general...> <I know what you mean. Though it still pays to be careful.> <Yeah. No argument there.> "Um, hi" she managed, watching to see what would happen next. She started to say "You looking for my parents?" but he was way too young. <He's gotta be one of Carson's friends> she thought. "I don't know if you can see Carson, he's still in trouble..." She didn't know if he heard or not considering his current state of fear. |
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Post by jaealimi on Nov 16, 2008 23:14:29 GMT -8
She leaned forward a bit, offering her hand to the child.
<I am Jaealimi Vegath Iroth. You may call me Jae, human. Do not fear, I will not harm you.>
She smiled softly with her eyes as a kindness shone through. She wasn't going to hurt him.
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Post by twan on Nov 17, 2008 13:57:56 GMT -8
Ernie visibly relaxed when he was reassured that he wouldn't be harmed. He looked at her eyes and saw that they were smiling, at least that's what he thought. It's hard to explain the expressions of a creature so different. He noticed her outstretched hand and grabbed it, giving it a good shake. "Nice to meet you Jae." he said. Then a question popped up in his mind. "Is it Mr. or Ms. Jae?" he asked a bit embarrassed "Also I don't want to offend you, but um what are you?". Surely the being understood if it had shook his hand, a very human thing to do. He was so focused on Jae he had not seen Jakie and suddenly noticed her. This caused his heart to skip a beat. He felt like he had been running and was tired of all these surprises. He peeked around the corner and saw that no one else was in there. He also looked around so no one would sneak up on him. "Hi" he finally said to Jakie "I was absent today and needed the work. Is this normal around here? Your parents know about Jae? Or is this like a secret?"
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Post by jackieandillan on Nov 17, 2008 22:00:22 GMT -8
"Yeah, they know...I guess you can see things are a bit wierd around here." She was still nervous...he might not be a controller but what if he told the wrong person?
<I think normal went out the window the day my parents saw that spaceship. I mean, it's like a science fiction novel. My parents can turn into animals, they fight aliens, they have a wierd deer alien for a friend, and I have another alien living in my head who's supposed to be the enemy race...no offense>
<None taken. It is rather strange for you.>
"Hold on...excuse me, I'll be right back." She ran to the house and looked for one of her parents. "There's a guy in the barn, I think one of Carson's friends...but he's seen Jae, and I have no idea what to do. I mean, it's obvious he's not a controller, he didn't get that angry face or yell "Andalite!" But what if he tells the wrong person?"
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Post by jaealimi on Nov 20, 2008 14:11:20 GMT -8
Jae watched the two speak politely before Jackie ran in to get someone. She looked down at the boy.
<I am a female. Males are blue and have larger blades on their tails.>
She lifted her tail so he could see it.
<Forgive my asking, but how do you know the Berensons?>
She was mainly making polite conversation while they waited for Jackie to get back.
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Post by Cassie Berenson on Nov 21, 2008 6:58:27 GMT -8
Cassie had just finished switching laundry when she heard Jackie come in. She mentioned something about a friend of Carson's seeing Jae?
"Well, let's see what we can do about this." She walked out to the barn and saw Ernie and Jae talking. "Hey, Jae."
Then She turned to Ernie. "Obviously you've met Jae."
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Post by twan on Nov 21, 2008 10:30:56 GMT -8
Ernie studied the alien as she explained the differences between males and females in her species. "Oh" he said as she showed him her tail blade. She asked him how he knew the Berensons. His mind went blank for a second. Why was he here again? Oh yea the work from, Carson. Does Carson know about this too? he thought. "The Berensons" he said "I uh go to school with their son Carson. Is he in on this too?" Carson's mom came over at that moment. What was her name again? It started with a 'C'. Carmen, Catherin, Chelsey, Candace? CASSIE! he almost said her name out loud as he got it. "Yea she almost gave me a heart attack there" he joked "You don't have any other alien friends hiding around here do you? I don't think my heart can take it." He wondered how many more people knew about these aliens.
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Post by jackieandillan on Nov 21, 2008 22:29:51 GMT -8
Jackie followed her mom back out to the barn. She pictured herself saying "well there is the one in my head, yes he's a yeerk but he's friendly" in reply to Ernie's question but naturally she wasn't saying that out loud. She was just glad one of her parents was out there to bring in some fresh insight to the situation, hopefully her mom would know better how to handle it.
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Post by jaealimi on Nov 21, 2008 23:20:15 GMT -8
Jae smiled a little as he answered her question and she looked over as Cassie came over. She nodded in greeting, then looked back at Ernie.
<I am fairly certain I am the only alien here. You need not fear.>
She looked over at Cassie, then back at Ernie. She concentrated and morphed to human. Once she was finished, she stood there in a tight shirt and pants that fit well enough to be morphed.
"Are you more comfortable with me like this?"
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Post by Cassie Berenson on Nov 24, 2008 10:29:36 GMT -8
Cassie walked over next to Jae, and watched as Jae morphed. Then she looked over at Ernie. "Jae is a friend, you don't have to worry."
She studied Ernie's face and then said, "Not very many people know about Andalites being here on Earth." She smiled a bit at him, knowing that Ernie was just thinking something like that. It was written all over his face.
Then she asked, "So what brought you here today, Ernie? Here to see Carson?"
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